Research Saves Lives
“When we invest in research, we’re investing in innovation, talent, and the health of our entire community.”
– Gail and Mike Yanney
Investment in biomedical research drives innovation that not only improves our health, but also fuels economic growth, creates high-quality jobs, and helps communities lead in science and healthcare.
Learn about Nebraska-based research and the people who make it happen in the following stories.
Creating a Dynamic Hub for Research and Collaboration
In early February, the final beam was raised on a crane and lowered into place [...]
Creighton researcher awarded $2.9 million NIH grant to study hearing loss
Marisa Zallocchi Marisa Zallocchi, PhD, assistant professor of biomedical sciences at Creighton [...]
Making Discoveries in Staph Research
You’ve probably heard about antibiotic resistance in the news: bacteria are becoming resistant to [...]
Helping Kids Find the Right Words
Imagine yourself in grade school. While other kids learn new words quickly, you struggle. [...]
Why Biomedical Research Funding Matters Far Beyond the Lab
Nearly twenty years ago, I began my career as a young professor in biomedical [...]
Federal support for university research is a success story for our country
The following is written by Derek McLean and first appeared in the Nebraska Examiner on [...]
Keeping Our Country Safe
The Department of Defense (DoD), America's largest government agency, is tasked with providing the [...]
Hoffman receives $330K VA grant to address health disparities in rural communities
Rashelle Hoffman Growing up in rural Nebraska has informed Rashelle Hoffman’s, PhD, [...]
Fueling Discovery Through Investment
National Funding
Nebraska received $137,301,284 in funding from the National Institutes of Health in 2024.
Nebraska received $51,651,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation in 2023.
State Funding
Nebraska legislators commit $15 million a year to advancing biomedical research, supporting scientists whose work improves health outcomes across the state and beyond. This investment, highlighted in the Tobacco Settlement Biomedical Research Report, showcases the vital breakthroughs and stories that emerge when we invest in innovation and talent.
Take Action to Protect Research Funding
Congress is working on the budget for the next fiscal year, which starts October 1 and runs through September 2026. The President’s budget request proposes a drastic 40% cut to the NIH. This would severely undermine scientific progress and stall medical innovation.
Call or write your members of Congress and tell them to preserve funding for scientific research!
Rep. Mike Flood – (202) 225-4806
Rep. Don Bacon – (202) 225-4155
Rep. Adrian Smith – (202) 225-6435
Sen. Deb Fischer – (202) 224-6551
Sen. Pete Ricketts – (202) 224-4224
You can also use this portal from our national partner Research!America to send an editable email to your representatives quickly and easily.